Barry Ward

Clear directive from Government (Depts of Health and Education) instructing schools not to use programmes of materials funded by alcohol industry sources

To highlight the impact that budget proposals will have on General Practice leading to further waiting lists and to ensure adequate capacity is in place in General Practice before any expansion of free GP care can be considered.

Alert some interested TDs and Senators to the launch, press release and calls of the Irish Anti Apartheid Coalition for Palestine

Highlighting the importance of a strong gambling regulator under the provisions of the Bill

Inclusion of MRCI key asks in the legislation re NRM reform for victims of trafficking

Inform and brief on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse

Progressive amendment of Inspection of Places of Detention Bill::Timely ratification of OPCAT::Share information from international experts with Oireachtas members

Awareness of the work of Ruhama and influence on policy relating to Domestic, Sexual Gender Based Violence

Note concerns re bill and seeking opportunity to present evidence to Oireachtas Justice Committee

Informa and brief on HRI and the strategic importance of Leopardstown Racecourse

To provide opportunity for Senator Lynn Ruane to speak at event and discuss progress of Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018::To put the issue of spent convictions on radar of number of TDs/Senators

To build awareness of Oireachtas members on the lived experience of dyslexia and the need for: (1) teacher training on dyslexia (2) equitable access to dyslexia assessment (3) access to quality evidence-based supports in school for students with dyslexia, (4) formal recognition…

To build awareness of the challenges students with dyslexia can face when learning additional languagesand why some need exemptions from languagess, the need to review the eligibility criteria and the unfairness of cut-off points using one test result on one day as a key…

Amend hate crime legislation to better reflect human rights law.::Invitation to the launch of the 'Hate Crimes Hurt Us All' campaign::Share a briefing note on the Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill on behalf of the Coalition Against Hate Crime.::Seek…

Share concerns regarding reform of Data Protection Commission::Share concerns regarding the application of GDPR by the Data Protection Commission.::Correct information stated at Committee on Justice::Request for a PQ to be asked regarding the appointment of new DPC Commissioners.